The 2015 'Days Of Christmas'

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btw: the above are last year's Riversdale Christmas tree decoration purchases but I'll update with the new ones we bought at Kirk's soon. Quite sad though that this tradition we started 10 years ago when Jack was born will be no more.

Keeping this blog's tradition going, this is my Yuletide posting about all that you should know for Christmas. But let's just take a moment in the busy day to remember what it's all about - the people you love. I'm thinking of the people you love right now ... are you thinking of mine?

Of course, it's not just about family and friends (if that's who I was thinking of) but also presents, alcohol and oodles of sitting around in the sun (hardy har har Northern Hempishpereans!).

If Jesus is you thing, I mean, if he's your bag, what you're into man then do the religious thing as well. Just don't get all "God" over Christmas and try to remember that it was originally a pagan festival around the longest day, certainly don't want you Christians foisting your ideas on people and trying to subvert the real message!

Fun. that's the real message. Believe in Father Christmas (who shats all over Santa) and have too much laughter with the people you love. I'm thinking of laughing at the people you love right this moment, are you?

The Christmas collection of articles starts with my outline of the perfect Christmas Day - 'Tis the season to be jolly - which needs some serious updating; these however do not:
A new game for parents was born this year and the Christmas period is perfect to play along 'with' your kids: "Do You Have To!?!", A Game For Parents

Some Christmas humour to warm the bits of your cockles ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

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